...some of your best memories were formed at Hall's Pond Park.
...after a big snowstorm you went sledding down "Dead Man's Hill."
...you looked forward to buying pickles at Shopper's Village.
...you remember the and are happy it's finally gone!
West Hempstead is far more than just the western section of the Town of Hempstead. It's a diverse suburban community defined by its beautiful parks, unique businesses and most of all, the caring families who live here.
Outsiders will define West Hempstead by its population, square mileage and landmarks, but only those who live or grew up in the community really understand its character.
So if you've ever called West Hempstead home, we ask you to finish this sentence: "You know you're from West Hempstead when..."
Post your comments in the space below. (And if you need some inspiration check out this Facebook page.)
Oh and feel free to upload some fun photos too!
If you're from Malverne, you'll want to head here to participate in this game.
You played miniature golf by the Burger King on Hempstead Tpke. You brought your racing car to the Aurora race track Eating onion rings at the Lantern Diner You hit the ball at Echo Park before the pool was there You went to Gardener's Village and saw the huge parrot cage Hearing the late bell being rung at Chestnut St. School Hearing fire sirens on the corner of Westminster and Hempstead Tpke., Chestnut and Woodfield Rd., Roosevelt Blvd and Echo Park, In front of the bank of Hempstead Ave., Avon Pl., Wilson Ave., and of course on the Fire Dept.
Going down the stairs at Royal Lanes Walking the breezeway at West Hempstead High Check out a book at the original Library on Hempstead Ave. and Roosevelt Ordering at Pete’s Pizzeria’s original location Picking up a Rx at Rexall Drugs on Hempstead Ave. and Poplar Madelin the crossing guard for Chestnut St. School in the ‘60’s safely walked you You ate at the IHOP on the East End You rode your bike down The Bell St. hill You ate at The Country Gentleman Restaurant at Nassau Blvd and the Turnpike You stopped by one of two Carvel’s one by Hall’s Pond and one on the Turnpike and Walnut St. Getting you dairy products and more at the Dairy Barn Filling up on cake and cookies and breads and Danish at Resterer’s Bakery Shopping at Bohack’s by Klein’s Attending church at St. Thomas’ Gassing up at Gander’s Texaco Picking up Dry Cleaning next to the Dairy Barn You had that HUGH step by the Post Office before they fixed it
You played with your Skittlebowl game and could drive by the place that manufactured it You stopped for a cone at The Sugar Bowl on Hempstead Ave. by Wilson St. then went next door to pick up your Newsday papers for your paper route In the winter you sledded down the hills at Hall’s Pond and went over the side onto the frozen water You got an egg crème at either Green’s, Kaplan’s, or Brown’s, Luncheonette Had the special at Benny’s Diner Riding your bike to and looking up at the water tower on Birch St. Ate breakfast at Friendly’s by the Post Office The closest public pool was Rath Park in Franklin Square It was an Italian dinner at Rico’s Restaurant across from the Island Garden You picked up a deli sandwich at the corner of Hempstead Ave. and Colony You went food shopping at Hills on Woodfield Rd. next to the lumberyard that burned down Waiting by the LIRR on Hempstead Gardens Dr. to see the train
Picking up takeout from the Firehouse Restaurant with my Dad Catching Tadpoles in the creek, riding a minibike in the large lot that was once there. Dumpster diving at Aurora with my friends Going to visit Mom who worked at ShopRite from the time it opened Playing miniature golf where Abbots now stands
Gutskey's Farm across from Echo Park, now homes. Firehouse, La Maison, Wetsons, GumYing, Charcoal Grll, Piccolo Trieste Chris & John @ The Lantern Diner S.Kleins, Southern State Parkway Toll, Gardner.s Village
The pizza parties at Rico's after such a victory were fantastic.